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Sharp County record., 1887-11-03
QUARRELLING.

We find the following excellent septi-
ments going the rounds of the press.
They are SO very correct that every per-
soa, whether he follows the precepts
they set down or not, must approve of
them:
One of the most easy, the most COM
mon, most perfectly foolish things in the
world is to quarrel. no matter with whom
man, woman or child, or upon what
pretence, provocatlon or occasion what
soever. There is no kind of necessity in
it, no matter of use in IL, and no species
or degree of benefit to be gained by it,
and yet, strange as the fact may be, theo-
logians quarrel, the Church quarrels, and
the state quarrels; nations and tribes, and
corporations quarrel, men, women and
childreu, dogs and cate, birds end haa.ss
quarrel about all manner of things, and
all manner of occasions. If there is any
thing in the world that will make a man
feel bad, except pinching his finger in the
crack of the door, it is unquestionably a
quarrel. No man never tails to think
less of himself after, than he did before
one; it degrades him in his own eyes and
the eyes of others, and what is worse,
blunts his sensibility to disgrace on the
one hand, and increases the power Of
passionate irritability on the other.
The truth is. the more quietly and
peacefully..we all get on, the better; the
better for ourselves, the better for our
neighbors. In nine cases out of ten, the
wisest course is if man cheats you, to
quit dealing with him; if he is abusive,
quit his company; if he ISLANDERS you, the
wisest way is generally just to let him
alone; for there is nothing better than this
cool, calm quiet way of dealing with the
wrongs they meet.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-03
ITWASA DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS.

1t was democratic congress that pass.
ed the interstate commerce Jaw.
It was democratic congress that re-
monitizod silver aad made it as good as
gold.
1t was democratic congress that en-.
acted law permitting the incorporation
of trades union.
1t was democratic congress that en-
.cted a law prohibiting the contracting of
alien labor.
1t was democratic congress that en-
acted law providing fox the redemption
Of the trade dollar.
I. 1t was a demoeatic congress that en-
acted law to pension the veterans of the
Mexican war.
1t was a democratic congress that en-
acted a law providing for the protection
of American fishermen.
1t was democratic congress that en-
acted law preventing the employment
of convict labor by federal officers.
1t was democratic congress that for
ever settled the electoral count business
by giving to each state the power to say
ior whom its votes shall be cast.
1t was a democratic congress that es
tablished a tribunal for trying suits
against the government instead of crowd
ing them into the hands of lobbyists.
1t was democratic congress that res
-pealed the tenure of office act enacted by
republican congress for partisan purpo-
ses in violation of the constitution.
It was democratic congress that re-
stored to the public domain $4,000, 900
acres of land granted railroad corpora
tions by the republican party and unearn-
ed by anybody.
IL was democratic congress that pass
ed resolution to investigate the Pacific
railroad, which has already compelled
the road to arrange for the payment of
both principal and interest on its govern.
ment bonds. Jefferson City Tribune.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-03
Sherif7s Sale Under EX-
eCUtiOn.

By virtue of an execution to me directed
by the clerk of the circuit court, and eX-
officiO clerk of the probate court OF Sharp
county, Arkansas will, on
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH, 1887,
offer for sale, at the south front door OF the
court house, in Evening Shade, Ark. to
the highest bidder, between the hours for
judicial sales, the following described
lands, tO-wit:
One-third interest in the N hlf 5 w or,
section 3, township IS north, range west;
one-t third interest il Z hlf N Z or, section
Is township II north, range west; one
half interest in part lot No. 33, known as
the Halliburton lot in Evening Shade, Ark
and lot No. 81 IN Evening Shade, known
as lot back of residence.
Levied on by me as the property of j. Z.
Jones, to satisfy an execution in favor OF
H. q. Hawkins as sslgnee of Mary o. Dick
ey, against said j. P. Jones. rendered by
the probate court of Sharp county.
TERMS OF StLE-Credit of three
months, the purchaser to give note with
approved security, bearing interest at ten
per cent. from maturity until paid.
Given under my hand, this Oct. l9, 1887.
GEO. R, HALL, Sheriff.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-03
,4!|:l5p9%'@'(25f;R9g|YI&N
FROM LOYAL.

Uncle Bob Woodbridge is in bad health.
Thomas James lost two fine oxen last
week. 1t is supposed they were poisoned
William johnson carried bis cotton to
Batesville and sold it for the cash and
lost $50 of the money coming home.
I see in your last issue something of
old relics. l am 81 years old and am
eating bread sifted through sieve my
mother used in her family Sc years ago.
Am also using a table fork which has
been in use "a years; and | have my
grand ndfather's razor-box which has been
used over 100 wears. W. G.. d.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-03

A Coop ONE.-Mr. james Marsh, of
Aten, Neb., after an experience of four
yeaus in using and selling Chamberlain's
Pain Balm, says: "It is the best and
most reliable llniment ever produced" "
A fifty cent bottle Of it will accomplish
more, in the treatment of rheumatism,
lame back or severe sprains, than FIVE dol.
lars invested in any other way. A great
many cases have been cured by it, after
being given up as hopelessly incurable. 1t
promptly relieves the pain in all cases.
Sold by j. X. Meicalf.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-03
PROUD OF HIS PATCH.

A poor boy was attending school one
day with Q large patch on one knee Of his
trowsers. One of his schoolmates made
fun of him for this, and called him "Old
Patch" why don't you fight him ?"
cried one of the boys; "Td give it to him
if he called me So" "Oh,' said the boy,
"you don't suppose I'm ashamed of my
patch, do your For my part I'm thankful
for good mother to keep me out of rags.
I'm proud of my patch for her sake"
This boy had the courage that would
make him successful in the struggles of
life. We must have courage in our strug.
giles if we hope to come out right.-Ex,
Sharp County record., 1887-11-03
CANTON KINKS.

From our Regular Correspondent
Still dry weather; water scarce.
Cotton about cut, and pretty nearly all
sold.
Some still sowing wheat.
A few chills in the neighborhood, and
some sore eyes.
Weather very cool. Thin ice this
morning.
Chickens are dying with disease.
We have no school at present. Our
new house is not yet completed.
Bro. Moon held a very good meeting at
Hardy. Several conversions and eight or
nine accessions to the M. E. church
South.
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John Metcalf respectfully asks those
who owe him to call at once and settle.

Mr.. Ed F. Bourne, the efficient and
worthy cashier of the United STATES Ex-
press Co.. Des Moines, Iowa, says !:
From the lack of exercise and from close
confinement to Office work, have been
troubled with habitual constipation. |
have received more benefit from St.
Patrick's Pills than anything | eyer tried.
l gave them thorough test and am now
in perfect health. l hereby recommend
them as a pleasant and reliable medicine" !"
They do not grippe nor cause the sickness
occasioned by the operation of almost all
other cathartic pills or medicines. Sold
by j. R. Metcalf. ...
Sharp County record., 1887-11-03
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE MAILS.

Route No. 29, ,l55-Batesyile to Evening Shade
Schedule time Of arrival, every day except sun
day, Is O'Clock p. m. Leaves at a. IN;
Route No 30, ,2C2-Evening Shade to Ash Flat:
Schedule time of arrival at $3.50 p. M, departs
at 7:SOa m. Mondays, Wedn' days and Fridays
Route No. 20, ,14S-Smithville to Evening Shade:
Arrives Tuesdays and Saturdays at II m. and
leaves same days at p. m.
Route No. 80, 16l-From Batesvile via Polk
Bayou to Eve Shade: Arrives Tuesdays aud Sat-
nrdays at 30a. m, and leaves same days at 10
Q. m. j. K. METCALF,
PM
Sharp County record., 1887-11-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-2752.
LAND OFFICE AT LITTLE Rock, ARK,

Oct. 1 1887
Notice is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has flea notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim, and that said
lizard county, at Melbourne, Ark, on Nov. II,
1887, viz: Asa Robertson, homestead entry No.
u 400 for the north half Of the southeast quarter
and the southeast quarter Of the northeast quar-
ter, of Sec. %, township Is north, range west.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation OF
said land. viz: John W COOksy, W A Brumitt,,
Thos H Robertson and Frank NJ Garner, all Of
Franklin, Arkansas r. V. YEAKLE,
Al Oct. 6 Register:
Sharp County record., 1887-11-03
A RARE BARGAIN.

A flne Strawberry farm for sale, 100
scfes IN the tract, so acres under good
ience; ~ IN cultivation; 100 bottom land,
oomiortable buildings orchard &c. Best
mii site on the river. Title perfect,
nrice $500. Inquire of D. NJ, TuIney on
sne s farm, five miles east of Evening
Sharp County record., 1887-11-03
THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLICAN AND
ARKANSAS STATE EXPOSITION.

All Persons who are able to show re-
ceipt clearing date subsequent to this
notice for any edition of the st. LOUIS
Republican and amounting to not less
than one dollar will be entitled to one
complimentary ticket to the Exposition at
Little Rock. Order papers through post
masters, who will give you additional in
formation, and send me receipt for money
paid, and you will receive ticket by return
mail. j, L. GRAFF,
Sherman, Texas.
Special Agt,, Southwestern Branch Office.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-03
THE CHURCHES.

missionary Baptlst-G., L. Foard, pastoI;
nreaching second Sunday in each month mGluo-
Ing Saturday before.
Christian-Eld. Josephus Lemons Will preach
ad Saturday night in each month, and on sum
day following.
Methodist, South-J. F. Troy, pastor. VIII VIII
preacl on the lst and Sd sundays IN each
north. Prayer-meeting every Thursday night
sunday-School every Sunday morning at .
O'Clock at the Methodist church. EveryDOuy lS
n v;tad tn come J. N. SHAVER,
Superintendent.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-03

Those who attended the Teachers
Institute from Evening Shade during its
session at Liberty Hill last week, were
Misses Lulu Russell, Tishia Andrews,
Mollie Gordon, Mrs Efie Huddleston,
Prof, Mitchell. R. E. Huddleston, Byron
Andrews, Milton Stokes and County
Examiner Wilkerson. The three young
ladies mentioned read essays as per pro-
gram published, and the subjects treated
Dy them proved to be in the proper hands.
All other exercises were as highly enter
tanning; and without exception, the ses.
saon was pronounced a success. Milt
osoxes, 1t is said, captured the house in q
speech on teachers costumes. The min.
uses will be published when handed in.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-2794.
Land Office at Little Rock, Ark, }

OCI' H%u, 1901
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made
before the county judge of Sharp county,
at Evening Shade, Ark, Dec. H. 1887. viz:
William Robert Spurlock. homestead en-
try No. 1850, for the north hlf of south
west or, northwest Or of southeast or and
southwest or of northeast or of section Is
:owshiiP 1S north. range west. he names ane
tinuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz: Sandifer, B f Wind
ham, NJ A Wright, David Spurlock, Kings
Mill, Ark. K, V. YEAKLE,
Oct. a. Al Register.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-03

The Deaf Mute Optic is again among
our exchanges. We welcome its clean,
bright face and handsome form to our
table.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-03
SOCIEIIES.


-R1rRAI, CHAPTER No. 50, R. A. NJ,
holds regular cOnvocations at Masonic
VHN Hall in Evening Shade, the Sd Saturday
in each month.
SAM II. DAVIDSON, IL. Z.
T. J. Davidson, Sec'y.
~ EVENING SHADE LODGE No. l43, F. q
~ A, NJ, holds regular communications on
XXX the Saturdy before lst Sunday in each
~ \month. Il. S. BACON, W Nj.
T. j. Davidson, Sec'y.
A. EVENING SHADE CHAPTER, No. II, o.
xJ1E. S., meets at Masonic Hall lst Thurs
day in each month, at O'Clock p. m:
~ Mrs. E. NJ. HUDDLEsToN, W. M.
Mrs M. c. HuddlestOn, Secty'
BEREAR LODGE, No. 50, |. o. Q.
zsszNMa F. holds regular meetings every al
1x&gESs W. B, SCARLETT, N. G.
L. 7. Medley, Sec'y.
>>SNNMN,A,MZZZ// EVENING SHADE LODGE,
sS$SNNSEsyIS/>- No. 2i9O, X. Of H.,
GsXiASGf" meets I'd and 4th Tues
@ek ek7AHWSSsss@day nights in every
Nl3lN%- month.
s1XaEESYSG j. P. JONES, D.
~z/lf71YNVNE>> 4. j. Davidson, R.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-03
LOCAL NEWS.
A WINTER IDYL.

Well, it is more truth than poetry,
more business than idle talk. We refer
to those who owe on subscription and can
paylwith wood. The time is now here
tor firing up" and we find that we will
haveeto wood up first. So bring it
in now while the weather will permit.
Cut woods inches-preferred, but
Will take it in any style and quantity.
Sharp County record., 1887-11-03

+ A gentleman who persuades himself that
two people can live as cheaply as one. can
always find loving, trusting heart among
.he opposite sex willing to try the expert
ment with him. Since our last report the
Jerk has issued the necessary documents
Sharp County record., 1887-11-03

"A fresh supply Of drugs just receiv.
ed at Metcalf's. .
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-12-10
A Story of Bishop Simpson.

An incident showing his gifts is related
by his uncle. Late II Saturday night
he arrived at a town in the mountainous
region Of Pennsylvania, where he was a
total stranger. The next morning he
made his way TO the Methodist church
and accGsted the pastor, telling him he
was n brother in the ministry. Simpson
being extremely awkward and plain in
appearance, the pastor was half inclined
TO omit the courtesy due a brother preach-
er, of asking him to deliver a III
If he inquired Of the bishop as to his name
he must have failed to catch it, for he
certainly had no idea to whom he was
speaking. His request for the stranger
10 preach was therefore expressed in the
most formal and constrained manner
The stranger readily agreed TO fill the
pulpit, and the pastors chagrin was evil
dent, rs he resigned himself TO his fate.
The bishop preached one Of his powerful
sermons, and everybody in the audience
whispered to his neighbor, "Who is he'"
Before he had taken his seat the pastor
had him by the hand, What did you say
your name WASP "Simpson.'' WHAT
Not the bishop" THAT is what they
call me- The minister instantly sprang
to his feet and shouted, "You have just
had the privilege of listening to Bishop
Simpson. Let us sing Praise God from,
whom all blessings flow. American
Magazine.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-12-10
Privacy i'm Telegraph Messages.

neve like TO send n telegraph message
containing important matter, points on a
market, or orders TO buy or sell, other
than in cipher. The telegraph companies
take every means TO secure the safety and
privacy Of messages intrustcd to them,
but il is beyond their power TO a great
extent. Say, for instance, that ! have
special information and want to order an
agent or advise a principal 70 buy or sell
something. The operator knows it's an
inside tip, and says, Il guess III go in on
that" He tells another. That is the
way operators get racing tips. Then there
is another danger. SO many people nova
days understand telegraphy, and can
stand outside of a counter and read the
tick, either sending or receiving, Just as
well rs the operator can.
| recall an amusing instance in my own
experience. / went into an office in the
West End u day, where there were two
instruments. The operator, n young man,
was working vigorously at one of them,
and in reply to an inquiry OF mine as to
calling mp another station said the other
wire was down and that one was working
bad, and he was then trying TO get the
main office to order a line repairer out.
He was in reality talking to his girl at n
other station, and their talk was very ten
der and sweet, concluding with arrange
ments for u meeting down town that
night. At last he shut off, giving up in
despair the idea Of getting a line repairer.
| told him I'd like TO take n seat at the
table, as thought ] could straighten out
the difficulty, and his chin fell "A foot. He
blurted ont something about not knowing
! was an operator. Operator in Globe
Democrat
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-12-10
Bill of w, A. Alexander, SIS, dis

Bill of w, \. Alexander, SIS. dis
allowed.
Laid before the board resignation of
!. NJ. Donaldson, Justice of the Peace,
Spring creek precinct.
Presented road petition Of n. Caple ct
al, praying for the establishment Of a
public highway as follows: Commence
ing at the northeast corner Of the north
east quarter of section 33, township >
south, range 10 east, b. II. NJ. and ex-
tend west ) miles, terminating at the
southwest corner of the nOrthNest
quarter of section Fl, township south,
range 10 east, b. II. NJ. Petition dis
missed in consequence of notices not
being posted 50 days as required by
law.
Presented road petition of Thos. Lam
bert ct al, praying for the establishment
Of a certain public highway as follows:
Commencing AT the northwest corner of
the northeast quarter of section |, town
ship 3, range 10 east, b II. NJ, running
northwesterly to the northwest corner
Of section 81, in township 9, of range 10;
thence TO the northwest corner of sec
ton so, township >, range 10. Petition
dismissed in consequence Of remon-
STRANGE.
1T being apparent to the board that
| tl,a ,ct.alr,,,t Gov +la NyaDy 500 apot,,gt
the property Of the firm OF Valentine d
Youngloye, OF Buffalo Gap, county OF
Custer, in which their property WAS
valued at IS, 100, was an error OF the
assessor, and it also appearing to the
satisfaction of the board That the said
firm gave in their assessment ofS5O0, and
that said sum was proportlonate with
other assessments of said place; the
treasurer is hereby ordered to reduce
the said assessment To $500, and the said
Valentine and Younglove te required
to pay taxes on that sum.
Bill OFF. +. Street, / day board
OF canvassers, $500, 3 days
county commissioner, $500,
70 miles travel, 500, allowed : - GO
Bill of +. \. Towner, 3 days
county commissioner, and 8
miles travel, allowed"---...... ID 90
There being no further business the
ooar. Adjourned sine die.
j, r. &TR4I., Chairman.
Attest
j. I. PlLoHra, County Clerk.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-12-10
PlLoura, County Clerk.
A Generous Remembrance.

Not long ago a wealthy citizen Of Bos-
ton departed this life leaving several
children, but no widow, his wife having
died some years before. His estate was
very large, amounting, believe, TO more
than half u million dollars. BY his will
he left three-quarters Of this property TO
his three children, In trust, and the re-
naming one-quarter he bequeathed TO an
acquaintance who now lives in New York.
There had been no particular intimacy
between the two men, and almost every
body who knew them was exceedingly sur
pTised that the bequest should have been
made. 1t is hardly necessary to say that
all kinds Of explanations were advanced
by the world, most OF which involved some
scandalous relation between the two per-
sons concerned.
happened 10 know the true solution Of
the mystery. Many years ago-how many
! do not care TO say-the Boston man had
offered himself TO a beautiful girl, who
refused him, and subsequently married
his less prosperous rival. In course Of
time the rejected sutton also married, as
men do, and, dying, he took this means Of
adding to the happiness OF his old love,
who WAS sOrely in need OF the money. |
think hat everybody will admire both the
generosity Of the gift and the tact which
led the testator 10 make ii to the husband
instead Of To the vife.-E, ston tosL.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-12-10
A Curious Old Custom.

Another curious old custom relates to
births, and the towns Of HARLEM and
Medemblik alone own with pride its right.
In 1913, when the Spaniards took Haar-
lem after its famous siege, they sent no
tice that all houses wherein lay a mother
and a new born babe should have their
knockers muifled in white for q month
and so escape sacking. Thencefortl births
in HARLEM are celebrated by what has
now become an ornament on the door,
called a Hopper" Hugo brought forth
their family one to show me-a square of
lace with his coat Of arms finely IN
broidered and edged with fine old Mech
lin. This is lined in white for a girl, half
in pink for a boy. Fastened over wood,
IL was hung out by day and carefully gof-
fered again at night. The Jews-the
plague here Of al curio Notwithstanding
out every bit Of old silver. lace, china or
carving in cottage or family scat, came
shifting around his chopper" with vainly
large offers for the Mechlin when last it
was hung out.-Holland Cor. New York
Graphi
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A Wonderful Surgical F1periment,

a miraculous surgical experiment has
been performed at Buffalo by DR.. George
f.. Fell, professor Of physiology at the
University Of Niagara. DR.. Fell is an en-
thusiastic vivisectionist, and has made a
number of experiments whereby he claims
he has discovered a means of saving hui
man life after the patient has taken
poison Several weeks ago a man named
Patrick Burns, who had been on a de-
bauch, took n large dose of morphia, and
was given up as dead. After Burns had
been unconscious for five hours, DR.. Fell
waS called in. 1t had occurred to him
that if he had an artificial respiratory APP
paratus he would be able to bring back
the patient TO life. He had often applied
artificial respiration 10 dogs and cats at
college during his lectures, TO show the
action Of their hearts and lungs. Burns
was a poor patient, and the physician had
very little hope Of being successful. There
was no pulse, and only a slight fiutter
around the region of the heart, which
showed that il had not ceased TO beat.
There were a number Of physicians pres
ent, and the experiment was considered a
chimerical one as far as success was con
cerned. An incision was mad in the
throat, and Il respiratory tube was placed
in the trachea. The blood which oozed
from the wound was n dark coffee color.
The lungs Of the patient were useless, and
When air was blown into them they were
SO stiff that they could not contract. Ar
titicial means was used, pressure on the
chest to eXpel the air and cause the eXpi-
r~ations.
This was kept up for fifteen minutes be-
fore any change was noticed. The blood
soon became more arterial In color as it
came from the wound, and the face as
sumed a lifelike expression. The mus
cles of the eyes twitched when pressed by
the finger. After a time the eyes opened,
Water was placed TO the patients lips
and he drank greedily. For two hours
the artificial breathing was kept up. The
tub was removed, and the wound was
closed with antiseptic dressing. The pa
tent, an hour after breathing was re-
stored, had an attack Of delirium tremens,
the result of drinking. 1t took five men
to hold him, and the wound commenced
to bleed afresh. This was stopped, and
when the poison passed from the system,
after three days the respiration increased,
and il was evident that II cvpatient would
recover. In two weeks he was able 10 go
out and attend 10 his business. DR.. Fell
used a very crude apparatus which he
employs in vivisection. lie is now per-
fecting an inst4 ument which can be used
by an operator in such cases AS the one
described The discovery is a valuable
one, snd will be Of great use to the scien-
tfdc world. -Demorest's Monthly.